Bertelsmann announced Friday morning that Markus Dohle will step down as CEO of Penguin Random House at the end of 2022, and will resign his seat on the Bertelsmann Executive Board, “at his own request and on the best of mutual terms.” President & COO of Penguin Random House US Nihar Malaviya will serve as “interim successor,” reporting to Bertelsmann CEO Thomas Rabe and joining Bertelsmann’s Group Management Committee (GMC). The moves follow the company’s lengthy effort to acquire Simon & Schuster that ended with the deal being blocked by the court. Dohle said in the announcement: “Following the antitrust […]
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Last Call for Buzz Books 2023: Spring/Summer
Publishers: If you haven’t submitted your title nominations for the forthcoming Buzz Books 2023: Spring/Summer sampler, you need to do so by Friday, October 14th. For more information, or if you missed your invitation, please contact Robin Dellabough, robin@publishersmarketplace.com. We’ll have a separate call/reminder for flagging your notable titles for our big seasonal previews, so stay tuned.
Bookselling: B&N Opening in Riverhead, NY
Barnes & Noble will open a new location on Long Island, in Riverhead, NY. Set to open in fall, the 10,862-square-foot store is located in a Route 58 shopping center.
Stream Romance Editors Panel Now
In case you missed it, we had another terrific event on Wednesday with five authors and their editors on our latest Buzz Books Romance Editors Panel. The full recording is available for download to watch at your leisure. And if you haven’t done so yet, sample the presented titles and many more by downloading our free Buzz Books 2022: Romance ebook. Once again, our thanks to the ABA for co-sponsoring, to Publisher Lunch reporter Erin Somers for her smooth hosting, and to all of the participating editors and authors. One more time, here are the featured titles: Jasmine Guillory DRUNK ON LOVE (Berkley). […]
Don’t Miss Tonight’s Romance Event
Don’t forget to register here for the last of our 2022 webinars, the Buzz Books Romance Editors Panel, tonight, Wednesday, July 13 at 6 pm Eastern.
Last Call for Buzz Books Romance Editors Panel
Don’t forget to register here for the last of our 2022 webinars, the Buzz Books Romance Editors Panel, this Wednesday, July 13 at 6 pm Eastern. The Buzz Romance Panel will feature these authors and editors in conversation about their forthcoming titles: Jasmine Guillory DRUNK ON LOVE (Berkley). Edited by Cindy Hwang. Kennedy Ryan BEFORE I LET GO (Forever). Edited by Leah Hultenschmidt. Amber D. Samuel THE MANY DATES OF INDIGO (W by Wattpad Books). Edited by Deanna McFadden. Kate Clayborn GEORGIE, ALL ALONG (Kensington). Edited by Shannon Plackis. Kylie Scott END OF STORY (Graydon House). Edited by Susan Swinwood. And download Buzz […]